Ferry House VR Wall Box, Sawrey, Cumbria - Victorian Post Boxes on Waymarking.com

Ferry House used to be a hotel. The publican used to be the ferry manager, employing operators to propel the ferry across and take fares. When steam engines became small and compact in late 1800's, one was fitted and run on coal, until 1950's. When the operator, The County Council by now, realised the fuel bill could be reduced to 10% of original, by fitting a diesel engine. The ferry carries up to 20 cars and is dragged between two metal cables. Still using diesel and operated by SLDC for County Council as a 'moveable bridge'.
It is not known whether the postal collection uses the ferry.

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Tell us about the area the post box is situated.: In the wall on the last bend before the ferry ramp. Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good Is this post box still in use?: Collections: Monday to Friday 3.30 pm, Saturday 9.15 am Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR above aperture Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: illegible Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)

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